Mankato Baltics
1860s Vintage Base Ball Team
About the Mankato Baltics Vintage Base Ball team:
The Blue Earth County Historical Society's vintage base ball team, the Mankato Baltics, is unique in that they bring history alive out of the field. Getting their start in June of 2007, the Baltics are now members of the Vintage Base Ball Association, VBBA. The Baltics wear vintage uniforms, use vintage equipment and play by 1860s base ball rules.
The Baltics follow rules that were adopted in 1860. Rules include no gloves, no bunting and the ball is hand stitched leather with a 9 1/2 to 10 inch circumference. Spectators are called rooters or cranks and cheer for good players from both teams. Being a gentlemans game, there is no spitting, swearing or wagering allowed.
Watch the video the Baltics put together with highlights from past games and more!
Click here for the Mankato Baltics 2012 Schedule
Pictures from the Baltics Game at the Blue Earth County Fair
GO BALTICS!
BECHS Heritage Center, 415 E. Cherry St., Mankato (map)
The Blue Earth County Historical Society (BECHS) has been collecting, preserving and presenting the history of Blue Earth County, Minnesota since 1901. The Society operates two facilities in Mankato, MN. The Heritage Center, located at 415 Cherry Street, Mankato, MN, houses the Museum Exhibit Gallery, Research Center, Museum Store and a community art gallery. The Historic R.D. Hubbard House is the 1905 home of local flour mill entrepreneur R.D. Hubbard and his family. The Heritage Center is open year round and the Hubbard House is open seasonally May through September.
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BECHS Board of Trustees Openings
Applications now being accepted for the BECHS Board of Trustees. Board members assist with the governance and long-range planning efforts for this vibrant, growing, non-profit organization. Positions to be filled at March Annual Meeting. For details and application, click here.
Volunteer Opportunities at BECHS!
BECHS is currently looking for volunteers to asssist with day to day activites. The following volunteer opportunities are available:
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- Gift Shop Attendant
- Tour Guide
- Photograph Book Project
For more information on these volunteer opportunities, contact JoLynn at 507-345-5566!
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Mankato, MN 56001
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200 Block South Front Street, Mankato
1913 Mankato High School Football Team